Chuck Pierce
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Charles D. "Chuck" Pierce is an ordained minister and serves as President of Glory of Zion International Ministries in Denton, Texas
. While Pierce's own ministry
focuses on prophecy
, much of his activity focuses on supporting other ministries in the apostolic movement
. Pierce travels and speaks throughout the world, and has produced many teaching books, articles, tapes and videos . He has co-authored eleven books including The Future War of the Church and the Worship Warrior.
Pierce has a degree in Business from Texas A&M
, and has done work at the University of North Texas
toward a Master's degree in Cognitive Systems. He has a Doctorate of Practical Ministry from the (unaccredited) Wagner Leadership Institute, which was founded by C. Peter Wagner
.
Additionally, Pierce is a prominent member of the International Council of Apostles (ICA), of which Wagner is the founder and Chancellor. The ICA describes itself as "a professional society of apostles" who possess "the authority to establish the foundational government of the church."
He resides with his wife Pamela Pierce and their six children in Denton, Texas.
Denton, Texas
The city of Denton is the county seat of Denton County, Texas in the United States. Its population was 119,454 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, making it the eleventh largest city in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex...
. While Pierce's own ministry
Christian ministry
In Christianity, ministry is an activity carried out by Christians to express or spread their faith. 2003's Encyclopedia of Christianity defines it as "carrying forth Christ's mission in the world", indicating that it is "conferred on each Christian in baptism." It is performed by all Christians...
focuses on prophecy
Prophecy
Prophecy is a process in which one or more messages that have been communicated to a prophet are then communicated to others. Such messages typically involve divine inspiration, interpretation, or revelation of conditioned events to come as well as testimonies or repeated revelations that the...
, much of his activity focuses on supporting other ministries in the apostolic movement
Apostolic-Prophetic Movement
The Apostolic-Prophetic Movement in Charismatic Christianity is seen by its participants as a restoration of the neglected elements of the Five-Fold Ministry described in the New Testament book of Ephesians, "some apostles, and some prophets; and some evangelists; and some pastors and teachers; for...
. Pierce travels and speaks throughout the world, and has produced many teaching books, articles, tapes and videos . He has co-authored eleven books including The Future War of the Church and the Worship Warrior.
Pierce has a degree in Business from Texas A&M
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
, and has done work at the University of North Texas
University of North Texas
The University of North Texas is a public institution of higher education and research in Denton. Founded in 1890, UNT is part of the University of North Texas System. As of the fall of 2010, the University of North Texas, Denton campus, had a certified enrollment of 36,067...
toward a Master's degree in Cognitive Systems. He has a Doctorate of Practical Ministry from the (unaccredited) Wagner Leadership Institute, which was founded by C. Peter Wagner
C. Peter Wagner
Charles Peter Wagner Christian missionary, writer, teacher, and church growth specialist, notable for his controversial spiritual warfare practices and beliefs...
.
Additionally, Pierce is a prominent member of the International Council of Apostles (ICA), of which Wagner is the founder and Chancellor. The ICA describes itself as "a professional society of apostles" who possess "the authority to establish the foundational government of the church."
He resides with his wife Pamela Pierce and their six children in Denton, Texas.